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Picking Up Speed: The Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent

The introduction of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the parallel Unitary Patent (UP) will be one of the biggest changes to European IP rights in decades.  The start of full operation of the UP...

Final Rules of Procedure and Fees of The Unified Patent Court

Europe’s new Unitary Patent (UP) and Unified Patent Court (UPC) are coming.  In the majority of EU countries, the UP will offer innovative companies and individuals the ability to protect their...

From London to Milan? The Unified Patent Court’s Journey

The introduction of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will be part of the biggest shake up in European IP rights in decades. A new patent right, the Unitary Patent (UP), will be introduced which will all...

Cybersecurity

European and UK patent law concerning the patentability of inventions in the cybersecurity sector is full of nuances.  In order to have a good prospect of obtaining a granted patent in this secto...

Sustainable Food & Drink: Leveraging IP to Gain a Commercial Edge: Part One – Registered Trade Marks and Designs

Consumers are increasingly aware of how their use of food and drink products might be negatively impacting our planet which, in turn, puts pressure on companies to be sustainable.  At the same ti...

Patent Law & Practice at a Glance

We regularly review changes to patent law and practice at the UK-IPO, EPO and in other jurisdictions so that we can keep abreast of the latest developments.  Please feel free to contact your usua...

G 2/21: Likely Consequences for Parties Wishing to Rely on Post-Published Evidence

Introduction G 2/21 is the referral pending before the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO regarding whether post-published evidence can be used to prove the existence of a technical effect when proof...

GJE Role Model Series, Pride Month – Helen Jones, former GJE partner; Chief Cider Officer, Grazed Knee Orchard

In continuation of our Pride 2022 celebrations, we are delighted to publish another GJE Role Model interview article featuring Helen Jones – a patent attorney and former Partner at GJE.  Fo...

Starting a Design Business and the Importance of IP | 21.06.22

Tuesday 21 June 2022, 4:00 pm (London UK – BST). This talk will be delivered online. Click here to sign-up. What will the talk cover? There are many things to think about when starting a design busi...

The Natural Beauty Industry: Patenting Natural Products in Cosmetics

The identification and use of naturally sourced ingredients is increasingly becoming a priority in the cosmetics industry.  Whether for the replacement of synthetic components in cosmetic formula...